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TechCrunch+ roundup: Technical due diligence, web3’s promise, how to hire well

TechCrunch

One of my favorite examples is in the first Harry Potter movie, when Hagrid takes Harry to Diagon Alley, the magical shopping district that introduces him (and us) to the world of wizarding. 8 questions to answer before your startup faces technical due diligence. Tomorrow, we’ll run his detailed TDD checklist.

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Due diligence is ever more critical as the battle for cloud sovereignty intensifies

CIO

After Google’s cooperation with T-Systems and the “ Delos ” offer from Microsoft, SAP, and Arvato, AWS now follows suit. For example, they all also require jurisdictional control, – which cannot be assumed to be met with a data resident cloud, particularly for U.S. or global cloud providers subject to the CLOUD Act and FISA ruling.

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TDD saved the day

Xebia

To tackle each operation, I started with a small test, following the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD). As an aside, TDD is an iterative workflow that involves describing a specific aspect you want to solve in terms of the programming language you’re using. Truly, TDD saved the day!

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Due diligence is Ever More Critical as the Battle for Cloud Sovereignty Intensifies

CIO

After Google’s cooperation with T-Systems and the “ Delos ” offer from Microsoft, SAP, and Arvato, AWS now follows suit. For example, they all also require jurisdictional control – which cannot be assumed to be met with a data resident cloud, particularly for US or global cloud providers subject to the Cloud Act and FISA ruling.

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Colorado AI legislation further complicates compliance equation

CIO

This is a complex and emerging technology and we need to be thoughtful in how we pursue any regulations at the state level. Robert] Rodriguez on this important issue and will review the final language of the bill when it reaches his desk,” said Eric Maruyama, the governor’s deputy press secretary. from getting services. That’s legal.

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The Real Reasons for Doing Test-Driven Development ??

Xebia

Why do people apply TDD? What Are the Real Reasons for Doing TDD? Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a controversial topic amongst developers. After many years of doing TDD daily, I think part of the reason is that some people do not fully grasp the reasons behind TDD. TDD and the Values of XP.

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5 steps for making tech ethics work for your company

CIO

Generative AI breakthroughs over the past year have crystalized a significant issue that IT leaders have long been aware of but few have addressed programmatically: tech ethics. Confronted with the prospect of destroying civilization, tech leaders have proposed two paths: moratoria on development or legislative regulation.